Logistics UK’s Van Awards, supported by Van Excellence, are back for 2021 to recognise and reward the operators who have risen to the challenge of operating in the COVID-19 environment, placing driver wellbeing, safety, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability at the heart of their businesses. With nominations now open, the business group is urging… Read more »
New Daily: the smart vehicle that future-proofs the customer’s business
IVECO presented the New Daily to its dealer network and the international press in a live digital event streamed on its IVECO Live Channel platform. The latest evolution of the Daily family of light commercial vehicles breaks new ground, introducing new adaptive and intelligent solutions that take interaction and collaboration with the driver… Read more »
Kent County Council takes delivery of five new IVECO Daily 7.2 tonne mobile libraries to modernise its fleet
Kent County Council has taken delivery of five new IVECO Daily 7.2 tonne GVW 72C18HA8P mobile library vehicles. The vehicle design and specification are the result of an 18-month collaboration between supplying dealer, Haynes Trucks of Maidstone, Kent County Council and a local specialist bodybuilder. Haynes Trucks has delivered on… Read more »
Logistics UK Celebrates 11 Years of Van Excellence
As Logistics UK celebrates the 11-year anniversary of Van Excellence – its scheme that promotes the safe and efficient operation of vans – the organisation’s Head of Consulting & Standards, Sharon Mitchell, says now is the ideal time to celebrate the incredible determination of van drivers to support UK society… Read more »
IVECO Daily takes Light Truck of the Year in 2021 Van Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards
Adding another string to its bow, the IVECO Daily demonstrates its unmatched flexibility within the 3.5 to 7.5 tonne GVW sector, receiving the title of Van Fleet World’s Light Truck of the Year 2021. Part of the annual Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, the event celebrates excellence in the… Read more »
Logistics UK response to DfT electric vehicle chargepoints announcement
Welcoming the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) announcement of a £50 million boost for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the Workplace Charging Scheme, Denise Beedell, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Vans and Urban, comments: “This announcement is a positive step forward in the government’s drive to decarbonise light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations. Respondents… Read more »
Renault Trucks announces 2020 record year for lcv sales
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has announced a record year for sales of its LCV range in 2020, with orders 86% ahead of 2019. This result positions the UK & Ireland as the second best performing market in Europe for Renault Trucks Master behind France. Commenting on Renault Trucks’… Read more »
IVECO UK donates Daily van to food redistribution charity, FareShare, through CNH Industrial Solidarity Fund
Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of Europe and most of the rest of the world, CNH Industrial and its Brands joined many others in donating medical equipment, such as ventilators, PPE, electrical generators and ambulances to local healthcare organisations. In addition, the company also… Read more »
Celebrating the Mercedes-Benz Vans Heroes who shined during the darkest of years
Mercedes-Benz Vans has honoured its Heroes of 2020, the hard-working people from across its Dealer network who have pulled out all the stops to keep customers moving during the pandemic. In a year like no other, the manufacturer and its franchised partners have been in the forefront of the battle… Read more »
National courier company launches festive fleet
As the country gears up to the busiest month of the year, national courier company Speedy Freight is bringing a little festive fun to the UK. The distributor has launched an entire herd of vehicles named after Santa’s reindeer. Transits, small vans and 12 tonne lorries bearing the famous namesakes… Read more »
